Introduction
GradeL, Gradebook for Linux, (rhymes with "cradle") is a desktop gradebook application for teachers. This program includes features necessary for tracking student performance and attendance.
Because GradeL is still under development, you may encounter bugs. It is good practice to back up your data frequently and keep hard copies of your records. Please report any issues in the forum or via email. These reports are an essential piece of GradeL development. For development news, please see the GradeL Blog.
- Customizable grading calendar
- Compute grades using straight points or weighted categories
- Use numerical values and alpha/numeric codes for grading
- Track attendance
- Enter comments on students
- Create seating charts
- Print progress reports as well as other useful reports
- Drop students
- Export to Online Grades
While still buggy and incomplete, it is functional. GradeL requires the Gambas2 runtime as well as these components gb.qt, gb.form, and gb.qt.ext. Make sure you have these packages installed via your distro's packaging system. The latest version of GradeL is 0.11.2.
GradeL currently supports customizable semesters and marking periods. Marking period grades are calculated with either Straight Points (no weights) or Weighted Categories. Semester grades are a weighted combination of included marking periods and a final exam. GradeL produces customizable seating charts and a variety of reports.
GradeL News
11-19-2009 GradeL 0.11.2 Released: This release contains several bug fixes and a few features such as a new report that displays category averages for each student in a class. See the ChangeLog and blog for details or download this release.
05-24-2009 GradeL 0.11.1 Released: An error in packaging of 0.11.0 caused a crash when trying to create a marking period progress report. Also small improvements to the user interface. See the ChangeLog and blog for details or download this release.
02-27-2009 GradeL 0.11.0 Released: This version is a major update to GradeL. Highlights include bug fixes, import of students names, and improved grading scale. See the ChangeLog and blog for details or download this release.
01-19-2009 GradeL Documentation: Until recently, documentation for GradeL has taken a back seat to the actual writing of the program. This is changing with the introduction of the GradeL Wiki, which will house the User's Manual. While still incomplete, the wiki is making progress. If you are interested in contributing, please email me.
01-14-2009 GradeL 0.10.1 Released: Unfortunately, a bug that prevented users from changing the grading mode from POINTS to WEIGHTS forced the quick release of a new version. See the ChangeLog and blog for details or download this release.
01-13-2009 GradeL 0.10.0 Released: Mainly includes bug fixes and minor improvements. There is also a .deb package for Ubuntu Intrepid and other .deb distros. See the ChangeLog and blog for details or download this release.
05-17-2008 GradeL 0.9.1 Released: Still more bug fixes and several improvements. This release includes functioning scripts for compiling, installation, removal. There is also a .deb package for Ubuntu Hardy and other .deb distros. See the ChangeLog and blog for details or download this release.
more GradeL news...License
GradeL is free software, released under the GPL (Gnu General Public License). You are free to use the program and its source code under the terms of the license.
